BROLLY, Stuart Dyer

Published 4:00 am, Tuesday, November 4, 2003

BROLLY, Stuart Dyer - May 12, 1930 to October 25, 2003 Stuart Dyer Brolly of Santa Cruz passed away in his home, 25 October, 2003, surrounded by his devoted family. Stuart was born 12 May 1930 in San Francisco into several pioneer Bay Area families. Stuart received a BA in Art History from Stanford University (1951). Later, he went on to be instrumental in the development of computerized satellite surveillance programs, Lockheed (1959-1996). Among his accomplishments: BA in Mathematics from San Jose State University (1955), Delta Phi Epsilon, Lambda chapter (foreign trade fraternity), Bachelor of Foreign Trade from AIFT in Phoenix, AZ (1958). Throughout he taught and shared his knowledge with many colleagues. Stuart's interests and hobbies were many and varied. He raced sail boats on the Great Lakes and enjoyed leisurely sailing. He dove for abalone using the brass hard hat and had the first aqua lung in Northern California for scuba diving. As a reserve with the Santa Clara Sheriff Department, Stuart was a volunteer scuba diver. Stuart was a member of the Classic Car Club of America and served as a judge in the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance. He was fascinated by astronomy and the biological sciences. He loved classical and church music. Stuart's family: wife, Betty; and daughters, Elizabeth Brolly McGlauflin of Half Moon Bay, and Sarah Ann Brolly; sister, Verna Morris of San Jose; and his brother, Archibald Spear Brolly of Saratoga were blessed by his presence. Along the path of life, his Irish humor was always present. We will miss him. We will be comforted by his memories as will his many relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, 10:00am at Calvary Episcopal Church in Santa Cruz, CA. A short reception will follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the church music program in the name of Stuart Brolly.

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